2027 Software Engineering Intern

The role

The Software Engineering Intern will support the engineering team with software development, testing, integration, and technical documentation. Interns will work on projects involving software development, application or service development, automation, data systems, APIs, or testing.

What you will do

• Assist with designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software for assigned projects.
• Learn and work with existing software systems, codebases, APIs, databases, and development tools.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of software features, tools, services, or applications.
• Assist with integrating software components and validating functionality through testing and debugging.
• Develop and execute test cases or other methods to verify software meets defined requirements.
• Participate in troubleshooting and resolving software issues.
• Document technical designs, implementation approaches, testing activities, and integration steps.
• Collaborate with software, systems, engineering, and other cross-functional teams.
• Participate in code reviews, team meetings, technical discussions, training sessions, and other learning opportunities.
• Contribute ideas for improving software functionality, development processes, and team efficiency.

Required qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited university
• Demonstrated understanding of fundamental software engineering and programming concepts
• Proficiency in at least one programming language
• Familiarity with software development principles, APIs, databases, or related technologies
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills
• Ability to learn and apply new programming languages, technologies, tools, and development environments
• Ability to travel for in-person orientation and program kickoff, as well as for the final presentation at program completion

Nice to have

• Previous internship, coursework, academic project, or other relevant software engineering experience
• Experience developing software applications, services, scripts, or automation tools
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git
• Experience working with APIs, databases, cloud technologies, or software development frameworks
• Exposure to software testing, debugging, or continuous integration/deployment practices
• Familiarity with AI/ML, data processing, embedded software, or other specialized technologies

Benefits

• Mentorship
• Networking
• Professional development opportunities

Before you apply

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligib

About the company

Voyager is an innovative defense, national security and space technology company. They tackle complex challenges to deliver transformative, mission-critical solutions for ground to space.